Taiga Fujiwara Sports Broadcasting Round 4

Question 1

Dynasty

Answer 1

A team that dominates its sport or league over a prolonged period.

Question 2

Ubiquitous

Answer 2

Present or appearing everywhere; often used to describe star players or brands.

Question 3

Juggernaut

Answer 3

A team or player that is overwhelmingly powerful and unstoppable.

Question 4

Resilience

Answer 4

The ability to recover quickly from setbacks; often used about comebacks.

Question 5

Trajectory

Answer 5

The path followed by a moving object, like a ball.

Question 6

Fortitude

Answer 6

Mental and emotional strength in facing adversity on the field.

Question 7

Inexorable

Answer 7

Impossible to stop or prevent; describing relentless pressure or attack.

Question 8

Prolific

Answer 8

Producing in large amounts; a prolific goal-scorer.

Question 9

Momentum

Answer 9

The force that keeps an event developing in a particular direction.

Question 10

Aplomb

Answer 10

Self-confidence or assurance, especially in difficult situations.

Question 11

Epitome

Answer 11

A perfect example of a particular quality or type.

Question 12

Galvanize

Answer 12

To shock or excite a team into taking action.

Question 13

Mitigate

Answer 13

To make less severe; e.g., tactics that mitigate the opponent’s strengths.

Question 14

Exhilarating

Answer 14

Thrilling or exciting; used to describe fast-paced action.

Question 15

Vigilant

Answer 15

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or errors in play.

Question 16

Flamboyant

Answer 16

Tending to attract attention because of exuberance, confidence, or style.

Question 17

Conundrum

Answer 17

A confusing or difficult problem, like a tactical dilemma.

Question 18

Repercussions

Answer 18

Unintended consequences of an action during or after the game.

Question 19

Camaraderie

Answer 19

Mutual trust and friendship among teammates.

Question 20

Vindication

Answer 20

Proof that someone or something is right or justified, often after criticism.

Question 21

Intrepid

Answer 21

Fearless; used to describe daring athletes.

Question 22

Precarious

Answer 22

Not securely held; uncertain, like a team’s position in a tournament.

Question 23

Preeminence

Answer 23

The fact of surpassing all others; superior performance.

Question 24

Audacious

Answer 24

Bold, daring plays or strategies.

Question 25

Antithesis

Answer 25

The direct opposite; often used to compare contrasting styles.

Question 26

Exuberant

Answer 26

Filled with lively energy, often about celebrations.

Question 27

Equilibrium

Answer 27

A state of balance, either tactically or in scoring.

Question 28

Contentious

Answer 28

Causing or likely to cause disagreement; e.g., a contentious penalty.

Question 29

Amalgamation

Answer 29

A combination or mixture of different elements, like a team's playing styles or player strengths.

Question 30

Attrition

Answer 30

Gradual reduction or weakening, often used in sports like boxing or long tournaments to describe wearing down an opponent.